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# Queues at the Romania → Ukraine border today — Bus

Quick answer

On the Romania — Ukraine border we monitor 4 crossings; as of 18:57 the fastest is [Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_229) (51 min). Roughly 46 min to 56 min.

Updated 09.11.2026 18:57

| Crossing | In queue | Estimated wait | Usually at this hour | Updated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_229) | 6 | 51 min | 1 Much busier than usual | 18:56 |
| [Isaccea — Orlivka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_782) | 1 | 70 min | 0 Much busier than usual | 31.10 12:14 |
| [Siret — Porubne](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_139) | 4 | ≈5 hr 35 min | 3 Busier than usual | 08.11 21:37 |
| [Halmeu — Diakove](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_277) | 3 | ≈6 hr 15 min | 1 Much busier than usual | 05.11 00:50 |

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[All vehicle types](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1) [Passenger car](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1/4)Bus[Pedestrian](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1/7) [Cargo transport](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1/8) [Car](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1/10) [Ukraine → Romania](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5/6) [I’m in the queue now — report it](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_229)

**Border crossings:** Halmeu — Diakove, Isaccea — Orlivka, Siret — Porubne, Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk

## Border queues today: 09.11.2026

As of 18:57 the shortest queue is at **Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk** (51 min). The longest queue is at **Halmeu — Diakove** (375 min).

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**Nakordoni.eu** is your online border-queue monitoring service. Planning a trip from Romania to Ukraine? Get the latest real-time information for border crossing points. We track all key BCPs on this route: **Halmeu — Diakove, Isaccea — Orlivka, Siret — Porubne, Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk**.

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### Halmeu — Diakove

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dyakove-khalmeu) [4°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_277#weather-section)

Bus

- **Queue:** 3
Updated: 05.11.2026 00:50
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_277)

### Isaccea — Orlivka

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/orlivka-isakcha) [5°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_782#weather-section)

Bus

- **Queue:** 1
Updated: 31.10.2026 12:14
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_782)

### Siret — Porubne

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/porubne-siret) [0°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_139#weather-section)

Bus

- **Queue:** 4
Updated: 08.11.2026 21:37
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_139)

### Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/krasnoilsk-sus-de-vikovu) [-0°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_229#weather-section)

Bus

- **Queue:** 6
Updated: 09.11.2026 18:56
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_229)

Nakordoni.eu provides the most up-to-date information about queues at all border crossing points between Romania and Ukraine in real-time. Our border queue monitoring service helps thousands of travelers daily plan their border crossing and save time. We track data from 4 key border checkpoints: Halmeu — Diakove, Isaccea — Orlivka, Siret — Porubne, Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk. Figures combine official border-service data where it is published, cameras and driver reports, and refresh as soon as new data arrives. Use our online service to choose the optimal border checkpoint and crossing time.

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## Recommendations for crossing the border Romania — Ukraine

- Check bus queues 2-3 hours before departure — the situation can change
- Lowest traffic for bus crossings is usually on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00
- Avoid Friday and Sunday evenings — the busiest time for bus crossings
- Prepare documents in advance: passport, visa (if required), bus ticket and children's documents
- Note that passport control is often conducted outside the bus — keep documents handy
- Follow updates on our website — we are first to inform about changes in checkpoint operations

## Frequently asked questions about crossing the border Romania — Ukraine

- **Where can I check the current queue status for buses at border crossings?** The latest information about bus queues can be found on the specific border crossing page at nakordoni.eu. Data is updated several times a day and shows approximate waiting time.
- **What documents are needed for crossing the border by bus?** Passengers must have a valid passport, visa (if required), documents for children/dependents, as well as a bus ticket or booking confirmation.
- **How often is bus queue information updated?** Bus queue data is updated several times a day to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- **What is the approximate border crossing time for buses?** Usually bus processing takes from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the number of passengers and checkpoint load.
- **Do passengers need to exit the bus for border control?** In most cases, passengers undergo passport control separately — they are asked to leave the bus, pass pedestrian control and return after verification.
- **Is there a waiting area for bus passengers?** Near most bus crossings there are waiting areas, toilets and points of sale for drinks or food.
- **Are there special rules for regular and charter buses?** For regular and charter buses, the same basic rules apply, but the organization of passport and [customs control](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/customs) may differ depending on the type of route and border crossing.
- **What to do in case of delay or emergency at the border?** In case of delay or emergencies, remain calm, follow the instructions of border guards and the driver, and contact official help points at the crossing area.

Useful Information

- [View on interactive map →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ro-ua)
- [Customs rules & import limits →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/customs)
- [Green Card car insurance →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card)
- [EES system — what you need to know →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees)
- [All Ukraine border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/)
- [Latest border news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/)
- See also:
- [Queues for cars Romania → Ukraine →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1/4)

Remember that the situation on the Romania — Ukraine border can change quickly. Use our queue-monitoring service **“Nakordoni”** for real-time updates and check the data right before you depart. Plan your trip with us!

#### Alternative routes

[Romania → Serbia 18](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/13) [Romania → Hungary 16](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/4) [Romania → Moldova 15](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/6) [Romania → Bulgaria 8](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/12)

## News for this crossing direction

### [Orlivka Ferry Crossing Resumes Operations: Normal Border Processing with Romania](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-09-02/poromna-pereprava-orlivka-vidnovyla-robotu-propusk-na-kordoni-z-rumuniieyu-zdiisnyuietsya-u-shtatnomu-rezhymi)

02.09.2026

### [Diakivtsi Checkpoint Reopens to Large Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-23/diakivtsi-racovat-checkpoint-reopens-large-buses-romania)

23.06.2026

[All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news)

## Official sources

- [Romanian Border Police](https://www.politiadefrontiera.ro)
- [Romanian Customs](https://www.customs.ro)
- [eQueue (eCherha)](https://echerha.gov.ua)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha

Updated 09.11.2026 18:57

## At a glance

- On the Romania — Ukraine border we monitor 4 crossings; as of 18:57 the fastest is Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk (51 min). Roughly 46 min to 56 min.
- Longest wait right now: [Halmeu — Diakove](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_277) — ≈6 hr 15 min.
- Busier than usual for this hour: 4 of 4 crossings.

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